About this vendor
Based in Charleston, SC, Goldbug Events is a wedding planning company operating throughout the Charleston area. Owner and lead stylist Caroline Monteith is passionate about guiding clients through the planning process and creating seamless and stress-free events.
Caroline brings her meticulous eye for detail and talent for styling to every wedding that she organizes. This event manager believes that your nuptials should be an authentic reflection of who you and your partner are. With her astute organizational skills and numerous vendor contacts, she will ensure that your vision comes vividly and flawlessly to life.
Goldbug Events offers three different packages that are suitable for couples at different phases of the planning process. The Dragonfly provides full-service planning and coordination, the Butterfly comes with partial planning, and the Bumblebee offers limited planning. Whichever option you choose, your wedding will be a curated and fully customized celebration of your one-of-a-kind love story.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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We got married on 4/4/26 at Lovegrove Estate and used Goldbug Events for our wedding planning. We picked the Bumblebee limited wedding planning option and it was perfect for us as ...
we had chosen our vendors but needed help tying up loose ends the month before the wedding. Caroline Atkinson was our planner/wedding coordinator and she was an absolute dream! She started assisting about a month to month and a half prior to our wedding day and was such a huge help. She scheduled video calls with us to go over our vision, timeline, layouts, etc. She is very organized and we utilized a google drive to keep all contracts, invoices, decor, and all wedding information organized. She was always available, promptly assisting us with any questions or concerns we had. Goldbug also has a decor list of things you can borrow for your big day which was super helpful!. It was such a relief not having to answer 100 emails a week in the weeks leading up to our wedding and having assistance with communication. She helped our rehearsal run smooth and made sure everyone felt confident with their roles and walking order. On the wedding day, she kept everything perfectly on track with a calm vibe that made everyone feel relaxed for the day. She and her assistant made sure every detail that I envisioned was executed and I could not have had a more chill and perfect wedding day. There are not enough ways to thank her and Goldbug Events enough and I seriously could not recommend them more!!
Caroline and her team were exceptional. Aside from becoming genuine friends during the process of wedding planning, Goldbug Events was overly communicative, handled outside vendors...
with ease, and encouraged my ideas until they became reality! As a designer myself, it was so fun to work with the Goldbug team and brainstorm ideas for printed goods, custom signs, menus etc.! Regarding the day off, our wedding couldn’t have gone smoother. Our timeline implementation was flawless. I can’t recommend this team enough!!
Caroline Atkinson and the Goldbug Team providing an outstanding experience from start to finish. Not only did Goldbug keep up solid communication and make sure every detail was acc...
ounted for, but Caroline and her team showed up for us in a big way in the days leading up to our wedding and day of. When it looked like 2” of rain was projected on our date Goldbug pivoted to rain day plans and even secured an additional tent two days before our wedding. When the weather delivered on the 2” of rain Caroline and her team made sure our special day wasn’t a disaster and our guests had a great time. It’s easy to show up and deliver when everything goes according to plan, but the way Goldbug delivered in the worst circumstances possible to ensure our wedding was everything we hoped for was something special. We highly recommend working with Goldbug!
Caroline Atkinson was my lead planner and she did an amazing job! She was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it to be. ...
She was always quick to respond and she was very organized. Highly recommend her and her team!!!
Caroline and her team were an absolute dream to work with! From the very beginning, they were organized, professional, and incredibly attentive to every detail. They took our visio...
n and brought it to life, making the entire planning process seamless and stress-free.
On the wedding day, Caroline and her team handled everything flawlessly. Every detail was executed beautifully, and we were able to truly enjoy every moment without a worry. From perfecting the decor to keeping everything on track, they made sure our day was nothing short of magical.
Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more, and we owe so much of that to Caroline and her incredible team. If you’re looking for a team that will go above and beyond to make your big day unforgettable, look no further. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Absolutely wonderful to work with. Personalities and work ethics were professional, calming and yet very productive and efficient. The welcome packet with all the recommendations f...
or vendors was extremely helpful. Once we made the decisions of which vendors to go with and sharing what we wanted Goldbug took over dealing with the logistics, details, and communication. The whole day ran smoothly and went better than I could have imagined. The flowers were stunning and so well done! Absolutely loved my bouquet! When we walked into the reception our planner immediately offered us an app plate and drink. The planner continued to check in on how we were doing, if we needed anything, kept things flowing. Again, the whole wedding was such a dream come true and went seamlessly from beginning to end.
I don’t even know where to begin with how pleased we were with Goldbug Events. Both Caroline Montieth, the owner, and our lead planner, Caroline Atkinson, were professional, person...
able, knowledgeable and extremely responsive.
Their guidance, vendor recommendation and planning guide made the planning process so smooth, stress free and enjoyable. We could not have been happier with the vendors we chose (most of which were recommended from Caroline!). All of our vendors also told us how much they enjoy working with Goldbug Events!
I was so at ease going into our wedding day because I knew I was in the best hands. Our ceremony and reception were PERFECT because of Caroline A’s close attention to detail, planning and execution. Her assistant, Abigail, was amazing too and met every need we had throughout the day.
You will not regret choosing the Goldbug team to plan your big day!!
To the Goldbug gals- THANK YOU!!!!! We love you!
I cannot express how impressed I was with Goldbug Events on both my big day and from the moment my planning package started! From the moment we met with Caroline I knew we were in ...
fantastic hands. As a teacher, finishing up the school year and having a wedding the same week as the last day of school was a lot!! However, I was at complete ease knowing that I had Caroline!! Before the wedding day, Caroline was communicative, reached out to vendors, answered questions, and created a very detailed timeline of the day. On the wedding day, Caroline and her assistant Abigail were amazing. They kept the timeline moving, answered questions, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our day flawless. If there were any issues, we didn’t know about them! I HIGHLY recommend hiring Goldbug Events for your big day. They are personable, reliable, and an overall pleasure to work with. I promise you, it is the best money you will spend. They will help give you the perfect day that you will remember forever. I cannot thank them enough!!!
Caroline and her team were so easy to work with and made our wedding day a dream. From the beginning of working with Caroline she adopted our vision and helped us make it come to ...
life. Caroline does a great job of offering recommendations while also honoring your vision, as a bride who was having decision fatigue I found that very helpful. She was easy to communicate with and was available for quick texts/emails when anything popped into our heads leading up to the wedding.
On the day of our wedding we truly got to fully enjoy all the hard work. Having Caroline and her team manage our wedding day allowed us to fully enjoy the day with our family and friends. She kept us on track with the day we planned and envisioned for ourselves and always had drinks ready for us!
We cannot recommend Caroline and her team enough.
To start I would like to state I am the farthest thing from a planner, I am the type to hates even picking up the phone to make reservations because of my anxiety so when we starte...
d planning our wedding I needed a planner who would do basically everything. Caroline from Goldbug Events knocked it out of the park. She made every desicion easier. She made recommendations and even got discounts with almost every vendor. She is an absolute sweat heart and made every detail come to life. Over the last year people thought I was nuts when i would explain how I was not stressed one bit about my wedding simply because I know I had Caroline. And the day of she had Abigail to assist her who was just an angel as well. Would recommend the GoldbugEvent team to anyone. Every single thing went perfectly.
I cannot express enough how utterly fantastic Caroline from Gold Bug Events was as my wedding planner! From the initial stages when I was drowning in stress and overwhelmed by the ...
sheer magnitude of planning a wedding, Caroline stepped in like a guardian angel and took all my worries away.
Caroline's professionalism and attention to detail were evident from the beginning. She not only understood my vision but also ensured that it aligned perfectly with my budget. Together, we handpicked vendors who not only met but exceeded my expectations. Caroline's ability to blend creativity with practicality made the entire process seamless and enjoyable.
What truly sets Caroline apart is her unwavering support and guidance at every step of the way. She was not just a planner; she became a trusted confidante throughout the planning journey. Her timely responses and genuine kindness made the entire process a joy.
The day of my wedding was nothing short of perfect, and it's all thanks to Caroline. She not only brought my disco vision to life but did so with a level of finesse that surpassed all expectations. Even when faced with last-minute changes to my florals and ceremony location, Caroline handled them with a touch of magic. It was as if she had a solution for every challenge that arose.
Caroline's dedication to making my wedding day special was evident in every detail. Gold Bug Events is fortunate to have such a talented and caring wedding planner. If you want a stress-free, beautiful, and flawlessly executed wedding, look no further than Caroline and Gold Bug Events. My heartfelt gratitude to Caroline for making my dream wedding a reality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Upon my first meeting with Caroline I knew she was the person to trust with our special day! We chose the full planning package and had the pleasure of Caroline's expertise and sup...
port throughout the entire planning process. Caroline was extremely accessible during the planning process and came to every meeting prepared to discuss all details. She provided us with wonderful vendors to choose from for everything from flowers to tents to hair and makeup. Our wedding day was PERFECTION thanks to Caroline and her team. We had a challenging venue to design and manage on wedding day and Caroline made the transitions throughout evening absolutely seamless. So many friends and family commented on how seamless the night was and how amazing and detail oriented our wedding planner must've been! Caroline handled everything behind the scenes on wedding day which made it easy to not be stressed and to focus on the joy of the day! Caroline came prepared for every possible emergency on the day of including mending my husband's bow tie before photos and even helping to perfect my complicated dress bustle. If you're looking for a stress-free wedding planning process and day of I highly highly highly recommend Caroline. She was truly exceptional and instrumental in our dream wedding day!!
Caroline and her team were so amazing to work with!
We were able to use her for the limited package, and we are so glad that we did. To say the day would not have gone as flawlessl...
y as it did without her would be an understatement. She stepped in and thought of things that I did not, and made sure everything was perfectly coordinated with the other vendors so that I felt so at ease and stress free the day of the wedding. Caroline was so on top of her stuff and so well organized at all times. She created a perfect timeline, and made sure we were all on top of things throughout the day, especially since we were limited on daylight with it being a winter wedding.
The day of the wedding, she had everything completely under control and still managed to make us feel so special and do things like make sure we were never without a drink in our hand!
We couldn't recommend Caroline and her team enough, and we are so grateful she helped us execute our perfect day!
What an incredible day made perfect by Goldbug Events. Caroline was so knowledgeable, accessible, and fun to work with. She helped us make all of the important decisions and never ...
left us feeling lost with the process. All of our vendors were incredible - and they were all her recommendations! We were supposed to have an outdoor wedding ceremony, but the rain had other plans. Caroline and her team shined through it all in making last minute adjustments and keeping the moral high! We had the most perfect day and Caroline will always be a part of it! 100% recommend!
Where do I even start to put into words how thankful I am for Goldbug Events!!! I connected with Caroline early on in the wedding planning process and knew she was the one I wanted...
to trust with our special day. She is truly made to work in the wedding business. Her attention to detail, organization, communication and no-nonsense attitude is exactly what we needed to get our plans in gear for the big day. Prior to wedding day, she worked religiously to iron out all of the details that I didn't even realize needed to be done! I never once doubt everything going to plan because I knew Goldbug had put in the work ahead of time to make sure our day would be seamless. And it was that and so much more. Caroline was even able to put my mom's mind at ease and she was more nervous/anxious about the big day than I was! I never once had to think about the little behind the scenes details on wedding day-everything was just done. I will forever be singing Caroline & Goldbug Events' praises. Because of them, we will forever have the most treasured memories of our wedding day. If you are looking for any level of planning (partial to full), you have found the right people for the job.
I can not recommend Caroline and her team enough!!! I can truly say not once throughout the day was I stressed. I knew Caroline had everything under control and could relax and enj...
oy the day. It was so perfect!! If you want a smooth wedding day, book her now. Seriously
I cannot recommend Caroline and her team enough! She was incredibly responsive throughout the whole process and listened to everything we wanted, while giving us great suggestions ...
as well. From communicating with all of the vendors and making sure the timeline of events kept on track, to chasing off dogs that were getting too close while we were taking sunset photos... these girls do it all. Everything on the day of the wedding was perfectly executed and we felt so relaxed the whole day. If you want a reliable planner who creates a stress free environment you HAVE to hire Goldbug Events!
Caroline was incredibly kind, patient, and organized throughout the wedding planning process! She has great attention to detail. We had bad weather in the forecast on our wedding d...
ay (which was outdoors) and she helped us create a great rain plan so that our guests (almost 200 of them) stayed dry and happy all evening! Through all the last minute changes that came up she remained accommodating and gracious. On the day of the wedding, she was on top of everything. From making sure we were sticking to the timeline to making sure my husband and I had a chance to eat/drink in the midst of the wedding chaos, she had it all under control. I would definitely recommend Goldbug Events to any bride in the Charleston area. Thank you so much Caroline!
Our son and daughter in-law used Caroline and her team for their wedding in February 2023 and the entire Goldbug Events’ team was simply incredible! Every detail was perfect from ...
the planning and coordination to the rehearsal, the ceremony and the reception! They kept everything completely organized and on schedule with a happy, calm attitude which was no easy task for a wedding 200+ people and all the associated vendors! I can’t even begin to list all the things they thought of along the way to make sure Logan and Jillian’s day was perfect. As the mother of the groom I was so impressed how they checked on me repeatedly throughout the festivities. The attention to detail and and positivity through out the process and for the entire wedding weekend was second to none! I would not hesitate to recommend them for any event large or small!
Caroline and her assistant were invaluable! I am a do it myself person and went back and forth about hiring a day of wedding planner. BEST MONEY SPENT!! Caroline was organized, res...
ponsive and wonderful to work with. I was able to enjoy my daughter's wedding because of the wonderful support Goldbug Events gave. I highly recommend!!
Caroline was hired for our "day of coordinator." For the months before the wedding, she communicated well and was kept up to date. We met for our "walk thru" and I knew that we w...
ere in great hands for our wedding. She was personable, confident, reliable and very affordable. I was able to relax the entire day, knowing everything was in her hands. She followed all of our instructions. The set up of the chapel and the venue for the reception were absolutely perfect. In addition, she packed up everything nicely for my brother and sister-in-law to return to us the next day. I highly recommend Caroline for a coordinator. I appreciate her dedication to provide us w/ lasting memories of our special day.
Caroline and Goldbug Events as a whole were absolutely incredible from the beginning of our planning process with them through the wedding day (and even days after!). I had an unfo...
rtunate situation with a previous wedding planner, and Caroline was able to step in with 60 days to go and fully re-plan my 200+ person wedding, solve all the problems that my prior planner caused, and SOMEHOW keep me as calm and as un-stressed as possible. Caroline has an incredible attention to detail and is one of the most organized and kind people I’ve ever met. She knows the ins and outs of wedding planning, and will go above and beyond to ensure that your day is exactly as you want it. If you’re on the fence about hiring Goldbug events, DO IT. You will not regret it and you will have an amazing wedding planning experience. On the day of, everything was executed perfectly, it was exactly as I had always hoped and envisioned, and we had zero stress because we knew everything was handled. We have absolutely zero regrets and are so happy we hired Caroline to put on the most perfect wedding day.
As the owner of Infinitesoul Band which performed at Boone Hall Plantation on 2/18/23, I just wanted to say what a superb job you and your team did with the wedding ceremony and re...
ception. Everything looked fantastic and the entire event was flawlessly executed with the utmost professionalism. Your thoughtful and creative planning really made this event a huge success, and I know that the bride and groom had a blast! It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I hope we can do so again on many events in the future. I highly recommend your outstanding event planning services!
Caroline is fantastic! I cannot say enough amazing things about this woman and company! She went above and beyond for us and made sure our day was perfect. She made sure the entire...
day went smooth and kept everyone in check. The day was beautiful and a big portion of that was from her! I will forever recommend her to any and everyone I know. Thanks goldbug events for making our day so beautiful!
Caroline was great with making sure everything went precisely how my daughter had envisioned her for her wedding and reception. She was patient and very understanding with some of...
the bumps in the road we’d encountered while planning everything, and the way she managed everything the day of the wedding allowed everyone to enjoy the day with no concerns.
Goldbug Events founder Caroline is honestly a gift from above. She’s been a huge anchor in my wedding planning journey and I couldn’t thank her more. She’s attentive, quick on he...
r feet and has help put out little fires before they become big ones. Anytime something has started to go wrong she’s available for a call or text and has fixed it and calmed me down in a heartbeat. I know that my wedding day will go off with no issues because of her and if there are, I won’t know because she’ll handle it! I wouldn’t trust any other company with my big day!
Caroline and Carolines amazing assistant( I like to call her Caroline 2.0😂) couldn’t have been more amazing to not only my husband and I but our bridal party, family and friends. ...
I didn’t get the pleasure of working with Caroline until about 5 months before my actual wedding due to some issues within the company I was with and, even though she had to get to know me, my style, every contract I already had signed and no way of going back on, my lovely but crazy family and friends, she still got everything and more done for me in that short amount of time. She excelled and definitely made it not only my husband and I, but all of our friends and family the best night of our lives! Brides do yourself a favor and meet this incredible human, I promise you won’t regret it. She’s beautiful on the inside and out and knows to how to be stern in situations where she needs to be (especially with my crazy bridal party🤣), a huge advocate for her clients and their wants and needs, but most importantly she helps you to remember that even though it’s such a stressful day to enjoy it and to remember to take time for ourselves as newly weds because it does fly by very quickly. I will rave about her till I can’t anymore!
Everyone needs a Caroline for their wedding!! Caroline absolutely amazed me, my husband, and all of our guests with her level of professionalism and service. While my husband and I...
did most of the planning, Caroline was able to tie any loose ends and ensure our wedding day would go as smoothly as possible. My wedding couldn’t have been more beautiful and perfect!!
Caroline is hands down awesome! From the very beginning she was very sweet and approachable. She answered any questions I had promptly and always gave great recommendations. I had ...
absolutely no idea how a wedding should be as I had never even been to a wedding and she helped tremendously. My day was so special and so fun thanks to her in alleviating all my stress! I hands down would recommend anyone to her. Thank you Caroline. We are so lucky to have found you to help us on this journey.
I could not have made a better choice than choosing Goldbug Events for my wedding day! Caroline and her team were amazing, and I truly didn't have to worry about anything the day o...
f my wedding. She made our wedding day magical!
From our first meeting with Caroline and the Goldbug team, to our actual wedding day everything was perfect. The Goldbug crew (big shout out to Caroline) answered all of our questi...
ons, eased our concerns, and executed a beautiful and flawless wedding. Caroline and the Goldbug team were very professional, extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and gave us 5 star service. Planning for a wedding consists of so many moving parts, and with the guidance and professionalism of Goldbug events, we had a worry free experience and knew we were in good hands. I HIGHLY recommend Goldbug Events for your wedding. Thank you again for all of your help!
Caroline was fantastic! Our day was totally magical and we couldn’t have done it without her. Caroline helped us plan our wedding from afar, taking on extra responsibilities for us...
, as we were coming from out of state. We didn’t even see our venue until the day of our rehearsal (besides a video chat tour), but she kept us informed and reassured every step of the way.
Caroline is energetic, organized, and full of great ideas/helpful tips (especially for brides on a budget). She was able to make our vision come to life and it was more beautiful than I could have imagined.
Bonus: our friends and family all loved her. She was friendly and sweet but also direct and able to take control and make things happen when they needed to. It was all very impressive! 100% recommend Caroline for all your wedding planning needs. You will not be disappointed!
Planning an out-of-state wedding is not easy, but Caroline helped ensure all details were ready to go and ensured the wedding day, as well as the couple of weeks leading up to the ...
day, we’re seamless and stress-free! She was always mindful of our vision for the day and in our planning, even asked about our fears or specific stressors so that she could be mindful of those as well. Overall, she helped make our day so beautiful and I’m so thankful we found her.
Caroline was very professional and organized from the first meeting we had . After my daughter had plan and worked on all the details we met one more time before the date . At ou...
r last meeting she went over the days timeline and all the details . The details included getting the 24 people in the bridal party where they were suppose to be . She was very good at the setting up the venue , from the tables to all the flowers . She did a great job on receiving the cake from the girl who baked it and decorated it just how we wanted it. She also oversaw the caterers and bar staff and directed them to what their jobs were to be and where to set up . The. Reception ran like clock work , so that my husband and I were able to be great hosts ! We were able to enjoy the day and all the fond memories of our daughters wedding .
After we sent the bride and groom off Caroline started her clean up and break down of the venue . She worked very hard to get it cleaned and all of our accessories, flowers and the gifts we’re all placed in our cars to take back home.
She led the DJ with her time line and they together kept the flow of the reception going .
We were looking for something a little less cookie cutter and more personal for our wedding. Caroline was amazing every step of the way with ideas and options, and the day could no...
t have turned out more amazing!!!!! Caroline's presence is extremely relaxing, as she has everything in control. 100% Recommend!!
Caroline at Goldbug Events was amazing. For the first time in my life I was able to worry about absolutely nothing and enjoy our day because I know she would have it all under cont...
rol and she did it. She made our day amazing as it could be!
In the process of planning our wedding with Caroline and Goldbug Events. It has been a great experience. Caroline is incredibly attentive and on top of things. I know that our wedd...
ing day is going to be incredible. I can’t wait!
Caroline with Goldbug Events was exactly what we needed and didn’t even realize we needed to make our day flawless! She set both of us at ease, never let a moment go by where we di...
dn’t know what was going on, and executed the day perfectly! Leading up to the day she guided us to make the best decisions and handled all the last minute details. I didn’t have to worry about a thing and knew she had it covered! On the day of, our baker didn’t show up with our cake!! Caroline, with her ability to stay positive and think on her feet, saved the day by pulling some strings, getting a replacement and decorating it. I had no idea until after, because it looked so beautiful! Words cannot express how much Caroline and Goldbug Events added to our best day ever!!
Caroline was absolutely amazing to work with! Very prompt and professional. We had a smaller / more intimate wedding so we went with the beetle day of coordination package and it w...
as perfect for what we needed. She went above and beyond for us and was extremely helpful. Her “decor closet” had anything and everything we could’ve wanted - all included in the package price! Saved us a lot of time searching around for things like signage and table decor.
Goldbug truly exceeded all expectations.
Caroline was absolutely fantastic! I have been in meeting/event planning for many years so I would never have gotten a planner on my own but LUCKILY I was required to have a day-o...
f planner at Merchants Hall. I say luckily because I had no idea how valuable she could be! She was so organized and took things off my plate so that I could enjoy the day. She handled everything the day-of and I had not one worry in the world. She also helped greatly with wrapping -up the last minute planning which is always the most difficult, communicating with all vendors, creating an outstanding timeline. I did not receive one call on the day of my wedding from any vendors... pretty impressive! Caroline has a gentle, clam, reassuring demeanor that makes you feel comfortable and safe in trusting her with your biggest day. I had a very quick flip of the room and she did an amazing, seamless job of making that work! I would not only recommend her but tell you to contact her right away!!
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